Items with tag “goals”

January 23, 2013, 9:32AM

Two exciting fitness programs hosted by Carrie Slovak, B.S., C.P.T., owner of Extreme Energy Personal Training Services, will begin on Tuesday January 29 at Dieck Elementary School in Swartz Creek. Full story »

January 09, 2013, 11:30AM

Thanks to the extremely generous support of the Genesee County community, The Salvation Army has surpassed its annual Red Kettle Campaign fund raising goal of $847,700 by more than $11,600.00. Full story »

December 29, 2009, 6:54AM

Views on New Year's resolutions are pretty polarized: you set them, or you don't. But there is a significant group of people who make resolutions, approaching the new year with an enthusiastic vigor for making change, and inevitably give them up. Maybe interest wanes, or there isn't enough time, or they forget they even made resolutions in the first place.... Full story »

June 06, 2008, 6:45AM

Sky-high gasoline prices are keeping many families closer to home this year, as rumors of a recession strike fear into the wallets of parents who are now looking for less expensive alternatives. This year's approach to family recreation may be different, but saving cash doesn't have to mean scrimping on fun. Backyard family sports are making resurgence. For those... Full story »

June 06, 2008, 6:40AM

Athletes need to train off-season whether their goals are to improve or simply to maintain their fitness level. But year-round training can burn young athletes out. Family Talk asked Fletcher Lewis, former supervisor of physical education, health and athletics for Kalamazoo Public Schools, about ways for student athletes to train over the summer. Q: At what level should athletes... Full story »

June 06, 2008, 6:35AM

1. 99 Tips for Family Fitness Fun Great tips from C. Everett Koop on how to get more exercise and spend more time together as a family. 2. Denise Austin's Fit Kids Exercise-video mainstay Denise Austin's tips for families. Check out cool articles, fitness ideas and fun snack recipe. 3. Fitness Magazine's Family Fitness Web site Ten family fitness ideas... Full story »

April 10, 2008, 10:15AM

• Tell us your thoughts about dysfunction in Lansing • See video quotes from the Michigan Leaders Speak event Partisan politics have to be set aside and state government needs to focus on clear goals if Michigan wants to compete in business and talent attraction. The question of dysfunctional state government was another matter for the panel of leaders... Full story »

January 13, 2008, 12:15AM

It was at the start of a boring meal of Sloppy Joes, fried potatoes and salad that my teenage son put into words what all of us were feeling. "My life seems paused. I want to move on, but I'm stuck," he said. My husband later added, "I feel like a walking refrigerator. No, change that ... a mobile dumpster."... Full story »

January 04, 2008, 2:32PM

Q: If you could do anything in 2008 and know it would not fail, what would you try? "We're having a granddaughter this year. I'd want to make sure she was healthy and had everything she wanted. She'll have everything she needs. I'd want her to have everything she wants. It's our first grandchild and we're very excited." -- Candis... Full story »

January 04, 2008, 1:47PM

Q: If you could do anything in 2008 and know you would not fail, what would you try? "I'd like to take a trip down to Florida to see my grandchildren. They live in Fort Meade, Fla." -- Shirley Bain Swartz Creek "I'd finish nursing school and become a (registered nurse). I'd like to work at Genesys (Regional Medical Center)."... Full story »